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Introduction to Horticulture A, B
Credit: CTE, Elective or Lab Science (not an approved NCAA course)
Recommended Prerequisite: Physical Science, Biology, and Chemistry (may be taken concurrently) or instructor approval.
Length: 1 year
Grade Level: 11, 12
Student leadership organization: FFA
A student may earn credit at a local community/technical college. Click HERE for more details.
Major topics include basic botany (plant anatomy, growth, and development); plant reproduction techniques (seeds, cuttings, tissue culture); the plant environment (soil, light, water, air); identification of native and commercial plants; greenhouse construction and maintenance; pest management; the horticulture industry; marketing; and career and personal development. Because it can be used to fulfill the CTE requirement, students must also complete a Leadership component that includes lessons on career and personal development, and a Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) to demonstrate a new skill. SAE and Leadership each require an additional 6 hours/semester.